Tom Barkman

Its an '87 Venture Royale. I was advised to get this one instead of something smaller for my first one. I agree with getting more experience on something smaller. Just want to get this one fixed too. The guy I bought it from only had it parked in the garage for the Michigan winter. He had been riding it around already this spring. Thanks for the ideas. Will check it out a little more.

I am a brand new rider and just got my first bike. While learning how to ride at a relatively slow speed, I dropped my bike on the left side (into grass). Nothing appears to be broken on visual inspection, however I can't even push the bike when it is in neutral. Does anyone have any ideas as to why I can't push the bike in neutral? It shifts into first and neutral but not into 2nd or above. I am more concerned why the wheels appear to be locked up even in neutral. Feedback is appreciated